HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
捏 — to pinch
- Reading
- niē
- Meaning
- to pinch; to knead; to make (dumplings etc.)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
捏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is niē and it means to pinch; to knead; to make (dumplings etc.). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
捏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 捏 (pinch, knead).
Chinese words containing 捏
Frequently asked questions
What does 捏 mean in Chinese?
捏 means to pinch; to knead; to make (dumplings etc.) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 捏 read?
捏 is read niē. Reading it inside real words — 捏 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捏 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 捏 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捏 in a word?
A common word containing 捏 is 捏 (niē) — "pinch, knead". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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